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ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



This historical drama comprises a period of four years and two months, be- 
ginning February 21, 1861, and ending with the capture and death of the 
assassin Booth, April 20, 1865. 

In the autumn of i860 occurred the regular election of President of the United 
States. The great political question Slavery was the strong plank in the plat- 
form of all parties; ami when it was ascertained that the Anti-slavery or 
Northern States had elected Abraham Lincoln to the office, the Pro-slavery 
or Southern States began to declare their secession from the mother-govern- 
ment. 

In February, about a month before Lincoln was to be inaugurated, the states 
which had seceded called a convention at Montgomery, Alabama, proclaimed 
their independence, and formed themselves into the government of the "Con- 
federate States," the two chief officers of which were Jefferson Davis, ana 
Alex. H. Stephens. Quickly following this date, began the private plottings, 
and the four years' civil war from which are taken the incidents of the play. 



DRAMATIS PERSONS. 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN, Pres. of the U. S. 
JEFFERSON DAVIS, Pres. of the C. S. 
ALEX. H STEPHENS, V. Pres. of the C.S 
THOMPSON ^ 



SANDERS, 

CLEAR Y, 

CLAY, 

TUCKER, 

GREGORY, Aid to Davis 



Friends to Davis ; 

and 

Booth's 

Assistant Conspirators. 



Accomplices 

to 

Booth. 



BEAUREGARD, 

EWELL, 

BOWEN. 

montgomery 
Mcpherson, 
burnbridge, 
weitzell, 

benjamin, 1 

WALKER, 1 



U. S. GRANT, General to Lincoln. 
R. E. LEE, General to Davis. 
J. W. BOOTH, Lincoln's Assassin. 
ATZEROTH, I 
HAROLD, 
PAYNE, 

Mrs.SURRATT, i 
DONALD. Aid to Lincoln. 
TANEY, Chief Justice of U. S. 
SEWARD, 1 Members 

CAMERON. - of 

STANTON, ) Lincoln's Cabinet, 

ABBOTT, A Physician. 
GURLEY, A Minister. 
HAWK, alias SQUILLS, An Actor. 
LADY LINCOLN. 
LADY DAVIS. 
Citizens, Soldiers, Police, Attendants, Messengers, Ghosts. 



Generals 

assistant to 

Davis. 

Generals 
assistant to 
Lincoln. 
Members of 
Davis's Cabinet. 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



ACT I. 

SCENE I. Montgomery. Private Room. 

E>itcr Sanders and Cleary. 

Cleary. Montgomery is no mean city ; ; — 
The delegates to the Convention saw 
That its adorning was their welcome ; 
Last week no stone by it was left unturned 
Which could contribute pleasure to its guests 
At the Inaugural. Memorable day 
When Davis took the rule of states seceding! 

Sanders. And luckv day! just in the nick of time — 
Ev'n in the Washingtonian month ol Nothings, 
Which by the calendar of politics, 
Like leap-day, comes one year in four, and makes 
A president a common citizen, 
And common citizen a president. 
I will repeat it,— just in the nick of time — 
Too late to fear an action from Buchanan, 
Too soon for Lincoln's coming government 
To blow at us a blast of war. And war- 
In truth all heads are bent on't — we may expect 
Unless we can present so bold a front 
That Lincoln dare not undertake it. 
Advantages which might be taken now 
Must not be overlooked ; to us 'tis spring 
And favorable for our planting. 

Cleary. The floating rumor of this afternoon 
Once turned to fact, will give assistance then. 

Sanders. Rumor? what rumor? — you lead me in the dark. 

Cleary. You had not heard it ? Why this Rumor said, 
"The weed would be upturned before the time 
Of casting: seed." — 'Tis evident 'twas Lincoln. 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



Sanders. It is no secret? 

Geary. • None, none in the least 

The thought was cause for merriment and jest ; 
And then the conversation turned again 
Upon some state affairs. 

Sanders. {Meditatively.) The weed! the weed 
Would be upturned before its casting seed — 

Geary. Not quite ! Before its time of casting seed. 

Sanders. I understand. Before the fourth of March 
Lincoln will have his head lopped off — 

Geary. Yes, yes. 

Sanders, I cannot credit it, though I may wish it. 
To know the truth of it without a question 
Suppose we eavesdrop through the street. 

Geary. No, no, 

Let's go to Thompson's — he can tell us more — 

Sanders. We'll go to Thompson's, yes ! we'll through the park ! 
We'll eavesdrop ! — three acts in one — ha, ha ! [Exeunt. 



ACT I, SCENE II. Thompson's Room. 

Enter Thompson, Booth and Stephens. 

Thompson, The vantage-ground is gained ; the outset shows 
That triumph even now pervades the air 
That breathes o'er our Confederated States. 

Booth. And as calm air may quickly change to wind 
So may these flattering signs be sped away. 

Thompson. Perhaps this air, averse to nature, then, 
May cool the heated pulse of Northern men. 

Booth. Success you claim on easy terms. 

Thompson. 'Tis here : 

Buchanan at the Union pilot-wheel 
Directs the Ship of State, and feigns to sleep 
While we the Nation's banded troops dispose, 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



Transfer its men-of-war to distant seas, 
Possess its forts, ope wide the treasury's mouth 
And pour its store to a revolting South. 

Stephens. One word, a thought. The presidential chair 
A new incumbent has this very year. 
Inaugurated on the fourth of March 
Lincoln dethrones Buchanan, takes the crown, 
Seceding rights denies, makes slavery vain, 
Proclaims himself the chieftain, monarch, lord, 
Of Union undivided— 

Thompson. Aha, he'd make a Rome of this fair land, 
Himself dictator, despot arrogant. 
Plebeian rank, low-bred Plebeian he, 
Cradled in poverty, fostered in rags, 
A brazen, saucy urchin, long-haired youth, 
Oxgoader, woodman, wharf-fed roustabout, 
Officious vender of another's ware, 
Vain pettifogger, trifling orator,— 
Now see ! behold this mushroom mastodon 
The god of an infuriated North— 

Stephms. Thompson, cease ranting. Lincoln is my friend. 
In Congress we were brothers, walked arm in arm, 
Sat near together, entered joint debate ; 
When votes were counted we alike were yea 
Or nay ; as fell the evening's quiet shade, 
In conversation pleasant hours we turned. 
Of age well suited for companionship, 
He proved himself free from hypocrisy, 
Devoted to his cause, conservative, 
Respected for his honor, for wisdom loved; 
A half a score of blissful years were passed 
In this fraternity. As branches twin 
From the self-same trunk of a forest oak, 
So we, when Right of Slavery was brought 
Within the Senate Chamber, grew in two, 
He leaning to the North, I to the South. 
At first, apart we stood a hair in breadth, 
But agitation gave a rapid growth 
To politics — it was our nourishment — 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



Till now — four paltry years are passed— he takes 

The highest seat his party can bestow 

While I next to the highest hold from mine. 

Justly we disagree. Call him no names; 

America confers no dignity, 

Title or excellence, because of birth; 

Thou, he and I, began in life the same, 

Stark naked, without preeminence. 

Made he, himself, then greater honor's due 

To his creation. 'Tis not he at fault 

That our State's Independence must be gained 

By force of arms ; but all opprobrium 

And ignominy, censure and reproach, 

Must fall upon his party politic. 

Thompson. The truth ! the truth ! 

To guillotine a man brings instant death, 
Likewise to kill a Party behead its chief 
Sweet Liberty will come when Lincoln falls, 
To hasten which, this is the instrument. {Produces a pistol.). 

Stephens. O, leave off evil thoughts ; far better be 
The offspring of a prostituted mother 
Than base assassin of a common brother. 

Thompson. A wish expressed you take for serious fact. 

Stephens. Would it were not a wish. Only to-day 
The flush of youth was on thy cheek, 
No angry frowns were knitted in that brow ; 
As pure as ever looked from infant face 
Those eyes were sparkling sweet with innocence ; 
Now, now ! a wicked heart — encased so fair — 
And vile desires have made thee maniac, 
Deprived thee of an open countenance ; 
Until with clench'ed hands, distended sight, 
And grating teeth, thou makest bold to wish 
A pistol's shot. 

Thompson. Unsafe with me, you take the weapon. \ 

Stephens. No, Thompson, no. 

But let thy better part control thy worser, 
Blur not thy conscience, nor a keen sense blunt 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



By any rash or inconsiderate act. 

Thompson. Bear no uneasiness. 

Stephens. Reason's resumed. 

Henceforth be honest to thyself — Good- night, 
Till angel -dreams may smoother make thy temper. 
Wiser thy brain, and worthier thy soul — 
Good-night to both of you, good-night. {Exit. 

Thompson. Good-night. — 

He is a man whom Equity has taught. 

But what is Equity when civil war 

Is pendant by a hair ? Thank fortune, Booth, 

He's gone. — I'll move this folding-wall, 

( Thompson rises, the scenery moves back, showing a park 
in rear.) 

And we shall go into the moon-lit park. 

( They etiter the park.] 

When was an eve more fair ? 

Booth. Never 

Thompson. The-moon one-quarter risen silvers 
This pleasant grove inviting visitors. 

Booth. ( Turning to a bower) 
Here, see here. Look you what some hand has wrought, 
A woman's — 

Thompson. Aye, you guessed it right. 
Let's seat ourselves and breath the balmy air. 

Booth. [Sitting.) And do we stay ? 

Thompson. A moment — 'twill suffice 

To hear brief historv : — Montgomery 
Appointed lor Convention, numerous 
As bees about a hive on swarming day, 
Were volunteers to decorate the streets 
And public walks. Festoons of evergreen 
O'er hanging arches, mottoes gilt with gold, 
Pictures and statuary, were prepared 
The usher of this new-born government. 
The ladies sought this most secluded spot 
Of all the park, designed and wrought this bovver ; 
Beneath this double rustic chair was spread 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



[At once. 



A carpet of sweet-briar leaves, moss-pink, 

And willow catkins, with unseen support 

The ivy grew in air, the woodbine twined 

And peeped its colors through ; encircling centres 

Of arbor vitae wreaths with buds of rose 

And violets enwoven made the dome 

Where Venus, crowned with orange-blossoms, swung 

In statue. Done, 'twas named Retreat of Lovers 

Booth. {Rising he takes Thompson's arm and makes him sit. 

Booth stands.) Then you yourself sit down, for we are lovers 

Lovers of country, Lovers of liberty— 

Thompson. A footfall. Hush ! 

Booth. Tis your own heart ; if not. a rustling leaf. 

Thompson Your speech ? 

Booth. Stephens will favor no conspiracy , 
Fine precepts his when damned tyranny 
An insurrection makes. 

Thompson. That noise again ! 

Booth. Yes, forms of men beyond the second walk, 
In this direction, here. 'Tis Tucker's gait, 
And with him — 

Thompson. Clay, I'll warrant — 

His feet are always half a pace behind 
His body ; body halt its width behind 
His comrade's — come. 

Booth. ( Both advancing) Not tardy thus his mind ; of it he makes 
A mentor, and by it acquires his wealth. 

( Tucker and Clay approach.) 

Thompson. [Lower] To-night' he uses a cane — 

Booth. Or cudgel. 

( They meet.) 

( 'Thompson. Good friend, how now ? 

I Tucker. In best of mood, proceeding — 

( Booth. Luckily we meet. (He squeezes Clay's hand on shaking.) 

I Clay. Thou hast the yrip 

( Tucker's attention is arrested by Booth.) 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



booth. Indeed ! my muscle is in tension held, 
Also is Thompson's ; so would yours and yours [to Tuck, and Clay) 
Have been had you but heard that speech. 

Tucker. What speech ? 

Booth. Of Stephens. 

He Mattered Lincoln with deliberate tongue, 
Upbraided Thompson, called him maniac 
For wishing that some fatal accident 
Might suddenly befall this would-be king — 
Sir, 'twould have nerved a bony skeleton, 
Clothed it with flesh, cjursed it with blood, given it 
An iron heart, keen sight, and steady hand 
To shoot the dreaded despot — 

Clay. [Aside to Thompson) 
Man oi small speech, is. he beside himself? 

Booth. He's of sound mind. — My ire is deeper stirred 
The more I think. Our rights we must secure, 
We will, if I may drop a leaden pill 
Into his cup of fate — whose ? — ask me not, 
But make a hundred-thousand-dollar purse, 
And I, as midwife to a bastard child. 
Will deal a draught which knows no antidote. 

'Tucker. [ To Thomp. and Clay. ) 
Shall we accept ? 

/Thompson. What if your scheme should fail ? 

Booth. By heaven, not so ! 

Thompson. It may be : then — 

Booth. The money's yours again. 

[Booth sits.) 

Tucker. [ To Clay) What say you ? 

Clay. Meet him here again to-night 

At ten o'clock ; meantime consider well. 
Counsel together and agree. 

[Exeunt Thomp., Clay and 'Tucker. 



Booth ( Meditates and rises to leave. ) 
A hundred thousand dollars buys the life 
Of Lincoln ! 



[Exit. 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



ACT I. SCENE III. Thompson's Room. 

Enter Thompson, Clay and Tucker. 

Clay. Depositors of banks examine first 
The stock and state securities, then take 
A check subject to order. Business rules 
Demand no less of him whom we employ ; 
Hence, show his character and company, 
And mark what obligation makes him bound 
To execute our will. 

Tucker. He asks too large a purse. 

{A servant enters.) 
Thompson. We'll seek advice 

From Sanders, Young, and — Gregory— 

Gregory. Sanders and Cleary ask the company 
Of yourself, Clay, and Tucker. 

Thomp. Bring them within to wait our readiness —{Exit serv. 
Cleary will fill the place of Young — 

Tucker. And better. 

( Enter Sanders and Cleary. ) 

Thompson. Greetings to each of you — we are all friends. — 
Last night ere slumber closed my eyes, and stopped 
My brain, I prayed that curses, like hoary frosts, 
Might fall upon the heads of Northern men 
To lay their leaders in befitting graves ; 
If Great Jehovah'd grant this heavenly boon, 
By angel herald's I prayedjie'd make it known. 
Upon this coUch I lay, and o'er me fell 
The balm of sleep, till when I waked, 'twas morn; 
The glorious sun on the horizon's rim, 
Was shining through my window here, while there, 
Upon the wall, right there, it wrought in great 
And golden letters, "Confederated States." 

Sanders. You are our seer, our prophet. "God helps them 
Who help themselves." By means, not chance, He works; 
The plan's unveiled, the secret's out, your dream 
May be interpreted. 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



At once. 



Thompson Now ? 

Sanders. Ay, even now ! 

Tuck. What's the result? give the result. 
Clay. Whence conies thy wisdom? Art thou a Daniel 
More wise than all thy fellows ? 

Sanders. Misguided men, to think that oracles 
Befit so rude a tongue. Yourselves compose, 
Be undisturbed while I the fact disclose. 



Tucker. 



We're ready. 



Sanders. From the Retreat this eve at eight I heard, 
"A hundred thousand dollars buys the life 
Of Lincoln." 

Thompson. Where were you ? 

Sanders. At its rear. 

Thompson. Heard nothing more ? 

Sanders. But footfalls of one departing. 

Clay. Were those his words precisely ? 

Sanders. Exactly. 

Thompson. Unraveled ! 

We left Booth there near striking hour; 
He wanted money, but told us not for what, 
Only that it would bring us liberty — 
A man most cautious, thoughtfully determined, 
True to his friends, his country and the cause 
He has espoused — enough! what seek we more ? 
My vision spurs me on to give my means 
To aid our righteous claim. 

Sanders. If failing? 

Tucker. The money he returns. 

Thompson. His honor's his security. 
Sanders. Patriot blood is true. 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 13 



day. Are we a g ree( i ? 

All Agreed, 

Clay. Cleary shall be the clerk, receive the funds, 
And with appropriate words convey to Booth 
At the Retreat to-night at ten. «' {Exeunt. 



ACT I. SCENE IV Davis's Cabinet, Montgomery. 
Enter Davis, meditatively. 

Davis. That happy dream of youthful years so full 
Of sweet expectancy, when for my sword 
No laurels left, I'd sit on throne of thrones ; 
Dream, dream, delightiul dream, O bless v ed dream, 
I little thought to see thee here so soon. 
As Washington pursued the Indian trail, 
Drove out the French, upheld the Royal Flag, 
Then quickly turned against the mother-world, 
In revolution, gaining tor himself 
The title bather— Father of his country ; 
So 1, I, yes I, even I, drove west 
The painted foe ; blood thirsty Mexicans 
But for a look I killed ; the Stars and Stripes 
Tattoo v ed in mv arm, showed loyalty ; 
Still climbing upward, {patting his head) here, here is the ladder 

{Greg, enters and surprises Davis in his dream.) 
By which to fame I rise -Ho, Gregory ! 

Gregory. ' fis nine o'clock and later. 

Davis. Bring in my cabinet, 

I'd talk with them before the hour of bed {Exit Greg.} 

To counsel with my cabinet what need 
Have /f — phi ho, /'// work the wires and they 
Shall be my puppets. 

( Enter Cabinet. Greg, reads news. ) 
Uncommon times demand unusual hours, 
But know the present shall not long detain you. 

Selected ruler, 
A wise administration I would make, 
And to my aid I've summoned you, my friends, 



14 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



In lull assurance that our cause is one. 

If now a just perception ol fair means 

And mutual interests, permits our Party 

Peaceably to pursue a separate 

Political career, my earnest prayers 

Are answered ; but this right of free-born men 

Denied, and our integrity assailed, 

Nothing remains buffo appeal to arms 

And crush the coming Monarchy which wears 

The hateful stigma, 'Lincoln Government." 

Gregory ! 

Gregory. Your obedient servant. 

Davis, What news ? 

Gregory. Lincoln harrangues at Independence Hall 
To-morrow ; thence to Harrisburg, en route 
To Washington. 

Davis, Which way ? 

Gregory, By Baltimore. 

Davis. Mav it salute him as deserves his person — 

[Exit Greg.} 
My Message to our first assembled congress 
Must be prepared to meet emergencies 

Of State, War, Treasury, — of all Departments,— ( Clock strikes. 
One-half to ten o'clock — each one take thought 
How he may add a measure to his office ; 
Your plans weigh well, and make me quick report. [Exeunt.] 



ACT I. SCENE V. The Park Again. 

Enter Booth, whistling dolefully. 

Booth. They'll hear my whistling, if anywhere about.- 
( Looks at his watch.) 
To meet them here at ten they said — not ten ? 
The night drags slowly on ; and what a night, 
What change from eight o'clock. 

[Draws his overcoat.) 

A northern blast, 
A blizzard, cold as overtures of peace, 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 15 



Freezes life's current 'fore it begins to flow, 

( Tightens his neckcloth.) 
This frosty air is eating at my lungs, 
It makes my voice come huskily ! a dram 
Of Holland gin would give my system tone — 
But no, I am a temperate man. My soul, 
Take sustenance and warmth from fiery thoughts: — 
The deed ! the deed ! I'll do it, though it put 
My body to the rack. I'll be a Brutus 
To thrust a dagger, say 'twas love for freedom, 
And counterfeit a face of innocence. 
Lincoln, I'll— not coming yet?— 

{Above and at the rear, on the rocks, an angel messenger appears.) 

Messenger. Booth ! good Booth ! most noble Booth ! 
Heaven descended messenger of Mars 
I come to bless thy reverie, and swear 
Thou art the man to seal a tyrant's doom. 

( Booth drops on his knees, toward the Mess. Cleary enters silently. ) 
Booth. Most favored man I am ! {Mess, vanishes.) My duty's 

plain. 
Cleary. Booth, friend Booth, thy mind disturbed ? 

Booth Saw nothing? Heard nothing ? 

Qeary. Nothing! nothing ! 

Hither I come with greeting from thy friends. 
Who bid thee if a Gessler cross thy track 
Shoot him to the heart ; and take this purse 
To make escape. Fare-thee-well. farewell. [Exit. 

Booth. Commissioned by heaven, commissioned by men, 
I'll hound him like a hare, and of my game 
Make carrion. {Leaving ) To Baltimore I haste - 
{Stopping.) O Earth, and Rocky Steep, and Vaulted Sky, 
Bear witness, {Leaving.) to-morrow is the day. {Curt, drops.) 



!6 ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



ACT II. 

SCENE I. East Front of the Capitol, Washington. 
( The scenery is the East Portico of the Capitol.) 

Enter Citizens. 
/st. Cit Already what a crowd. 
2nd. Cit. A holiday. 

3rd. Cit. A gala day. 
4th. Cit. One year in four makes leap-year day. 

5th. Cit. Buchanan leaps out, Lincoln leaps in ; 
Therefore it is a capital day — 

4th. Cit. Indeed, 

A Capitol day indeed. The portico 
Of that grand edifice will bear at noon 
The mettled spirit of a Washington- 
Lincoln's Inaugural address we wait. 

1st. Cit. Despite assassins' threats our Lincoln lives 
Like Abraham of old, chosen of the Lord. 

2nd. Cit. Justice and judgment are at his command ; 
As dawned this morning's gray, the well-known eagle 
Which fled the city four years ago, returned, 
Sailing the bosom of the air in rounds, 
Successive rounds, lower and lower, nearer 
And nearer Lincoln's lodgings; easily 
Descending, poised with out-stretched wings, it stood 
Most motionless above the flag which floats 
Upon the building's front; then quietly 
It rose in air, departing as it came. — 

5th. Cit. And still 'tis seen encircling in the sky. 
{Gen. Scott, behind the scenes, speaks through a trumpet.) 
Scott. Stand guards, on either side ! 

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steps out and points citizens into the audience ; music at rear, j 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 17 



Officer. Make room in front! Withdraw into the crowd! 

( Citizens disperse ; heavy music in front ami rear. Enter on 
Portico, Lincoln, Taney, Officers of State, Senators, <2fc.) 

Lincoln. Fellow Citizens of the United .States: 
Time- honored custom makes formalities 
To which I cheerfully comply, most sacred. 
Questions of little moment I'll defer. 
Among the men of Southern States, exists 
An apprehension that, because of change 
To a Republican Executive, 
Their property, peace and security 
Will be endangered. From public speech 
I quote and still declare: — "With slavery, 
In states where it exists, I have no purpose 
To interfere." While to these, as other states, 
Protection will be meted equally 
My predecessors, all distinguished men, 
Fifteen in number, have administered 
This branch of government, and generally 
With great success conducted it through peril ; 
Yet I, with all this scope for precedent, 
Under peculiar difficulties enter 
L'pon the task. 

The great disruption of the Federal Union, 
Heretofore only menaced, is attempted 
By grave secession. No government 
Has had provision in its primal law 
To terminate itselt. Perpetuity 
Is the fundamental principle of all 
National governments. Continue then 
To execute our Constitution's will, 
And Union forever stands. 

But rights 
Withheld without redress, provokes just cause 
For revolution. If to any one 
A Constitutional right has been denied, 
Let him speak. 

To hold, possess, and occupy 
The Nation's property, and to collect 
Its duties, constitutes my use of power ; 



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ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



Thompson. Commissioners of Peace, 

Honey-mouthed men, will win the Prince with words. 
Should he deny us separate government, 
We'll tise, and overpower, and conquer him— 

Booth. That's easiest done ! 

Thompson. You shall be amply paid, 

I'll see to it. — Your boldness makes you great; — 
It ranks you with our zealous patriots ; 
The fact ! it puts your name on honor's roll ; 
It offers you a seat in Congress — 

. Booth. I'll not accept it though I'm for the stage. 
There nightly I may thrust the keen-edged sword 
Into the heart of kings, and watch them fall 
To dead men's level. I'll take to tragedy— 
My honest trade — , and when your peace is failed 
I warrant you relief by Lincoln's death — 
Now come with me, and in some unseen attic 
I'll count you back the money. {Exeunt. 



ACT II. SCENE III. Cabinet Room, Washington. 

The "Capitol Scenery" opens, ami the Cabinet room is thus shown. Lin- 
coln and his Cabinet are seen in consultation. 

Lincoln. Respecting the Commissioners of Peace 
My judgment is the same as yesterday ; 
As influential men they may be heard 
But not asdiplomates. Once recognized, 
The independence of the government 
Which Southerners assume, is then conceded. 

Seward When first these men arrived at Washington 
By Chair of State was this advisement made. 
Now, much deliberation wastes itself - 
Forsyth and Crawford took their leave to-day, 
This letter just received imparts their purpose. 

Lincoln. Conciliation by pacific means 
Is preferable to force. With angry men 
Passion is emperor which to speak against 
Is putting flame to Reason's tinder-pyre ; 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



But thoughtful words with help divine, will slay 
That soulless demon except what Fancy bears 
When wed with love of Fame. Tnerefore, my men, 
Let Heaven's Sovereign inspire your motives 
And mildness characterize your words : e'en still 
Contract they war, the same Almighty Throne 
Rightly may be invoked to our defense. 
But to evacuate our Nation's forts. 
As they desire of Sumpter, we have no right ; 
Not more of right to give strongholds to them 
Than to some foreign power. Formerly 
Charlestown mart provisioned Anderson ; 
Yesterday, orders passed from Beauregard 
Who heads eight thousand rebels in the seige, 
Prohibiting all further intercourse — 
Cameron, what peaceful course will give relief? 

Cameron. To brave no dare, yet to defend our trust, 
Let unarmed vessels carry food to Sumpter. 

Lincoln. I give accord, Dispatch the word. — Perhaps 
This modest way may make rebellion cease. [Exeunt. 



ACT II. SCENE IV. Davis's Cabinet Room. 
Davis enters holding a winecup in his hand. 

Davis. The steed that bears a heavy load, betimes 
Must lave his tongue in fountain stream ; 
Betimes he lags, the rider spurs a spur 
That for a day requires no repetition : 
To man, both pleasure and necessity 
Meet in the sparkling cup ot ruby wine — 

It quenches thirst and stimulates the brain. {Sets cup down. 

With shadowed eve comes smallest requiem 
When with myself I counsel. This suspense 
Which Lincoln's Government affects to ours 
By treating our Commissioners of Peace 

With answers si'nister, avers deceit, {Enter Gregory.) 

It means Gregory ! 

Gregory. Without are Benjamin and Walker. 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



Davis. Bid them enter.— The Black Republicans 
Will quickly find coercion is a plant 
Not genial yet to Democratic soil. — 

{Enter Benjamin and Walker.) 
Good men, most welcome. 

Benjamin. Not welcome thus 

The news we bring. Returned from Washington 
Are Forsyth and Crawford, who a month were there 
Without a hearing — officially denied. 
Now it remains us to retrace our steps, 
Retract our words, and hope in legislation, 
Or by our nod induce a war. Well said, 
How few our numbers — 

Davis. Oh. faint heart thou hast! 

I thought thy spirit was of better stuff— 

Benj. Nay, Davis, Nay ; you caught me up too soon, 
How few our numbers, but what dauntless courage ! 
Our far extended plains, our woods, our rocks, 
Our hills, our mountains, make of every man 
A mighty Nimrod ; our homely jeans, our rice. 
Our corn, our raw bear's meat and venison, 
Make Spartans of us all. 

Davis. Yes, yes. If Northerners 

This land invade to set our negroes free, 
Thermopylae will beat them back, and give 

(Greg, enters, giving a message to Walker.) 
Their corses to the wind. — A message ? 

Walker, Lincoln orders Sumpter to be provisioned 
By unarmed vessels ; but, to be provisioned. — 
And Beauregard 'waits your direction. 

Davis. Instruct him to demand evacuation ; 
If 'tis refused, he may reduce the fort. 

Walker I'll make him speedy answer. [Exit, 

Davis. Done, 'tis done, 

Lincoln's pacific policy is done ! 
This blow once struck, accelerates our growth, 
And adds new States to our confederation. [Exeunt. 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 23 



ACT II. SCENE V. Fort Sumpter. 

{Scenes open and at the rear is seen the Fort. Second morning of the 
battle; guns are heard; alarm.) 

Enter Beauregard and Officers. 
Beau. Messenger, haste, make haste to Cumming's Point, 
To set her rifled guns.— And onward then [ To mess. No. 2.] 
To Sullivan's Isle to work columbiads. — 
To-morrow morn, that holy Sabbath morn. 
Shall hear the pulpit prav and preach the praise 
Of Beauregard. [Enter Messenger. 

Mess. On Morris Island's side the walls are falling— 

Beau. Speed thy return a victory to proclaim 
Within an hour —My floating battery 
Heaps honor to itself with every shot.— 

Soldiers. {Behind scenes.) Ho, ho ! the fort's again on fire, 

( The Fort burns.) 

Officer. The flag's half-mast— they're in distress. 
Beau. Assistance send, but tardily. 

Officer. No, no ! they strike their colors now. 

{cheering; bells ring; music.) 

Beau. Let Major Anderson come forth.— Brave man, 
I'll treat him easily, lest ire 
Enkindled once in Lincoln's livid heart, 
Appease its appetite with sweet revenge. 

{Approach Anderson and guard. Anderson surrenders his 

sword, which Beau, returns.) 
Thy sword I give thee back. Depart in peace ; 
Take transport for New York, and, sailing off, 
Salute thy flag with fifty guns. [Exeunt. 



ACT II. SCENE VI. A Public Place. 
Enter Lincoln. 
Lincoln. My countrymen, my federal countrymen 
Look you, look you toward the noonday sun 
Where fields are gathering with hostile men, 



3 4 ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



And say forbearance longer is no crime ? 

Behold there seven states opposing law 

By league too powerful to be suppressed 

By any ordinary course ; therefore, 

These combinations to subdue, that laws 

May find an execution, let all militia-men 

Come forth obedient to this call. 

United lovers, reaffirm your love ; 

Put on your coats of mail ; do my command, 

And seek redress for wrongs too long endured. — 

I wait reply. [Curtain drops. 

( Great noise. Responses from each side behind the sceries. 

Music. ) 

Responses. "We come!" "Ten thousand strong we 
come !" "A hundred thousand more !" "Union for- 
ever." 



ACT III. 

SCENE I. Washington. Cabinet Room. 
Enter Seward and Stanton. 

Seward Stanton, to-day how stands our army ? 

Stanton. Procrastination is a hopeless word, 
McClellan is its late coined synonym — 
From vain excuse he will refuse to act. 
A year is past since he succeeded Scott, 
And adulation crowned him "Young Napoleon ;" 
His appellation now is "Little Mac," 
Or "Old Delinquency ;" his history 
Repeats itself upon that bulletin, 

[In view is a bulletin marked : "Sept 22. All quiet on the 

Potomac \) 
Read it and pray the gods to carve these words 
In epitaph upon his tomb. 

The West 
By drawn engagements, quits a field ungained. 
The fortunes of Missouri are reversed, 
Kentucky's overpowered by rebel Bragg, 
While Grant the Southern States to Union holds 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 25 



Merely by force of arms. 

Seward. Discouragement 

Has greater been than now. Hast ever thought 
What aid would come from slavery's abolition ? 

Stanton. I'm not an abolition's man, except 
To save the Union. — Years since, my sympathy 
Was with the South. I plead that slavery 
Should be abandoned by purchase of the slaves ; 
But when those states were not amenable 
To laws they helped to make, and in hot haste 
Secession came, as if minority 
Should rule ; when from the bosom of our flag 
The stars were plucked, and stripes were changed to bars ; 
When later, thousands were in arms against 
This grand Republic, —I urged the President 
To make slaves free by proclamation. 

Seward. 'Tis evident no compromise will do. 
The Carolinas' rice and cotton fields 
And Louisiana's sugar-cane plantations 
Will finally be tilled without the slave, 
While Charleston's and New Orleans' streets become 
The marts tor merchandise legitimate ; 
Or, Massachusetts and New York must yield 
The culture of their fields of growing grain 
Unto the Blacks, while Boston and New York 
License once more the hammering auctioneer 
To trade in bodies and in souls ofmen, — 
Slave-holding or free labor must be law 
In all the states alike both North and South. 
As thou art Stanton, and Seward I. I swear 
That slavery admitted the Union dies, 
But slavery abolished the Union lives. 

Statiton. The step is in advance and should be urged — 
Since Lincoln likes your counsel, advocate 
Emancipation stronger than e'er before, 
Tell him that thousands wait this one great act, 
To rush around his standard ; tell him, too 
That here. is hinged our Nation's unity ; 
And tell him this, that allthe North, like us, 
Is hot for abolition. You see to it — 



36 ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



He comes — you talk with him and mark his words. [Exit. 
Enter Lincoln. 
(Seward, at the rear is not noticed.) 

Lincoln. On civil seas this Nation is adrift 
Wrecking itself upon an angry tide 
Which ebbed in fullest heat the very day 
I gripped the wheel. It is intriguing Treason 
Who sits upon the stern, who bred distrust 
And prosecutes the war, sole cause of tempest ; 
Ah, yes, he is a wicked, godless Jonah 
Whom bound I'll fling into the ocean's mouth, 
And in the bowels of that briny deep 
With penitence I'd hear him vow obedience. 
My soul! the thought is good; but such an act 
Belongs to Great Jehovah. Some milder means 
Must serve my purpose. — I bethink myself 
Of the stout son— an aged father's staff; 
Or him betrothed to some pure maiden's heart , 
Or the sweet home where husband wooed the wife 
With innocence a-prattling on his knee- 
All sacrifices, fresh -burnt offerings 
Upon a Nation's altar. 1 bethink myself 
Of these, and justice melts to mercy. 

The traitors, led by wily men, are weak, 
And weakness calls for mercy, calls for pity. 
In my Inaugural I asked of them 
That they be peaceable, and I'd protect 
Their property. Scorning my request, 
Contemptuously they spurned the government ; 
Rebelliously they rose, and with stiff necks 
Disdained my proffered treaties which, at times, 
Were, Pardon in exchange for Loyalty, 
Money to buy their slaves — sufficient money 
To replace all damages. They laughed ! 
They mocked my words ! They said, "Peace, peace, 
We'll have no peace, no peace with Lincoln !" 
O, Lincoln, patience is no more a virtue. 
The time is come to lay their country vtfaste, 
To make their Negroes free, to spare them nothing — 

{Draws up his papers,) 
Well, shall I set my hand to it ? — my name 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



Attached, and slavery will be abolished. 
It is their dearest idol, their choicest treasure- 
No, I repent ; too soon— too soon — 

Seward, For what, 

When all your Party ask it ? {Lincoln speaks presently :] 

Lincoln. Right outweighs 

Desire, and both are naught when destitute 
Of force to back them. No way mismatched 
The armed contestants stand rivals ot strength, 
Though o'er the graves where martyred heroes lie 
There rustle now the second autumnal leaves. 

Seward. This second year brings deeper contest, true, 
But must the war be endless as eternity ? 
Secession's pretexts grew from slavery 
Which binds the race of Ham to servitude 
Most menial ; broken once these servile chains 

By proclamation. Rebellion finds its end, 
Lincoln. More confident of this, I'd make the trial— 
Seward. Besides, if we had further need of soldiers. 

As Stanton says, thousands would volunteer 

Where none come now. From the committee-men 

Who wait upon you daily, you know full well 

The solid North is ripe for Abolition. 

Lincoln. That rebellion's a slave-holders' enterprise 

I easily perceive. I, too, concede 

Emancipation would help us at the North, 

Though not so much, perhaps, as you may think. 

The Union is to save, and in its saving 

No course should be adopted which will decrease 

The Union sentiment— which will result 

In giving Border States unto the Rebels. 

The feeling to preserve the Union whole 

Is stronger than it was a year ago, 

Stronger to-day than yesterday ; and when 

This fundamental principle prevails, 

When not the solid North alone, but all 

Are ripe tor Abolition, I'll publish then 

Tne proclamation which is already written.— 

Seward. Written ? 



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ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



Lincoln. Written was my word. 'Tis in the case, 

Examine, and returning bring it. \Exit Seward. 

Donald : The file of evening papers. — 

Donald. Yes. Of importance this. A printed letter. 

[Donald points to it in the N. Y. Tribune.) 

Lincoln. From whom ? 

Donald. From Greeley. Read it ? 

Lincoln. Please you read. [Donald reads.) 

Donald. Mr. President : 

From east to west bv ocean limited 

The fervent prayers of twenty millions souls 

Invoke thy Majesty to see how false 

Would be that peace which makes Rebellion stop, 

But upholds Slavery — pausing to sleep, 

Rebellion's strength would be renewed by morn, 

As every champion of the Union knows. 

Ask your embassadors, ask them I say, 
If your subservience to slave-holders' claims 
Isn't the despair of statesmen ! Be admonished ! 

The millions of your loyal countrymen 
Demand an execution of the laws — 
The Confiscation Laws, — by which advantage 
Openly and ungrudgingly proclaim 
Freedom to every slave — 

Lincoln. I'd see it, sir 

(Lincoln takes the paper and reads. Donald withdraws.) 
This letter claims attention. Perplexing theme, 
Were Washington or Adams, Jefferson 
Or Henry here, we'd meet thee eye to eye ! 

[He refers to a manuscript on the table.) 
I have it— Add a line or two, erase a word 
Or substitute a better —what's easier done — 

Mrs. Lincoln enters. 
There, there ! this answer fits him to a dot 
(Mrs. L. puts her hand on his shoulder.) 

Mrs. Lincoln. My husband. 

Lincoln. Mary, wife — my darling wife ! 

Your fairy steps unheard, you startle me. 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 29 



Mrs. L. Too much absorbed you were with thought you mean. 

Lincoln Perhaps. But sit ; I'd have you near- ay, near.— 
Your hand is plump as when on bridal day 
'Twas held in mine ; you've had a mother's care - 

Mrs. L. More than a mother's care there's been to you ; 
Daily you overwork. I find vou weary, 

Lincoln. You weary too, because you worry dear,-- 
I would not have you worry. 

Mrs. L. Nor I— I would not have 

A government ; I would not wage a war ; 
I would not be a widow,— vain wishes 

Lincoln. See, I am here— you're not, you're not a widow. 

Mrs. L. I am ! I am ! this mansion makes me such. 
You hold honor ; eh ? You hold drudgery, 
And I hold robbery— I'm robbed of home, 
Of vows, of company— 

Lincoln. But not of love— 

Mrs. L. Yes, robbed of love. Concealed within this cage— 
This spacious cell — I find you only when 
The prison-door's ajar. Unguarded once 
You chance to peep into the open air 
Some profligate will make of you a corpse: 
This war has brought you enemies ; know you 
To what proportions it has grown ? no stream 
Or mountain brook within a Southern State 
That has not stained itself with human gore. 
O husband, did our God avenge his slain 
By taking from our arms our darling child, 
Our brightest son, our sweetest joy- -our Willie ? 
Think how a year ago our hearts were grieved, 
And lest affliction spare us not again, 
Forbear continuance of this cruel war, 
Concessions make, find terms, secure the peace. 

Lincoln. My christian queen, my wedded pride, my wife, 
In truth not willingly neglected thou, 
But neccessarily.— Your husband's words 
Must comfort many broken-hearted wives, 
His hand protect a nation's orphan world— 



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Children not blest as Willie, who lives a gem 
In yonder realm : I am your solace too ; 
Heart, weep no more ; by quickest means I'll save 
Tthe Union, save our homes — 'tis paramount 

[Enter Seward unseen?] 
To save the Union, the other comes in course. 
This end to gain. I'd make the negro free ; 
I think 'tis right — the only way there is 

[Enter ghosts of Washington and Henry.) 
To permanence— who's this ! who's that ! this ! that ! 

Mrs. L. Where ? 

Lincoln. There. 

Mrs. L. There's vacancy, there's nothing sir; 

Is this a haunted room of bedlam ghosts? 
You're ill, my lord, you're ill — your brain much crazed 
With stubborn thought does court an apparition. 
(Ghosts vanish.) 

Lincoln. Woman, have apparitions eyes to see you. 
And heads to nod at you ? {Seward makes noise) Donald ! 

Seward 'Tis I — 

Lincoln. O ! Seward, Seward — you, O Seward ? 

Seward. Yes, Lincoln, 'tis I — 
The same as you, I saw two men 
Age v d and courtly, brave patrician stock, 
Countenances fresh as of a spirit-world 
Where immortality adds purity 
To virtue's glow, and makes the face its mirror, 
Gives eyes their lustre, hangs the shoulders o'er 
With curls more snowy than Imperial Jove's, 
Adorns— (Ghosts re-enter.) 

Lincoln. Again they come — they smile — 

Mrs. L They beckon you — I pray you speak to them ! 

Lincoln. Ye spectral forms, precursors of some ill, 
Or harbingers of love, — what would ye ? 

Ghost W. I am thy country's father ; he 
It's first-born orator whose eloquence 
Did fire men's foes to "liberty or death." 

Ghost H. He by wise command 

Did lead these men to liberty, not death. 



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The sword aside, directed he the loom 
That wove this web of nations. Upon his head 
He wore the crown, his hand the sceptre bore — 
A lov'd and loving king, a President : 
Rightful successor thou. He made the Union, 
Thou must preserve it. 

Ghost W. Mischief foreseen, 

I prayed for slavery's gradual abolition — 

Ghost H. And now, mischief at hand, ■ 
We pray for slavery's spefdy abolition. ■ \ I r dnish Ghosts .} 

Lincoln. Gone— gone. The paper! 
{Seizing it from Seward, he signs it, and rising proclaims:) 
January next 
To every slave gives freedom ! • \Exeunt. 



ACT II. SCENE II. Vicksbukg. Front of Burnbridge's Tent. 

p j Left Front— Union Camp and Tent of Burnbridge. \ 

lan. y Right Rear— Partial street-scene of Vicksburg. \ 

Enter Soldiers — aside, and Burnbridge. 

1st Sol, Forty-five days Vicksburg has lived in siege. 

2d Sol. But wall-eyed Famine forces her at last 
To hoist the flag of white upon her front — 

1st Sol. It leaves her stores as blank as cartridge-pods, 
And tells a surer knell than leaden hail — 

{Enter 30 Sjldier— Mike O'Flannigan— with a bound) 

jd Sol. Ho, Jeems, Jeems, ye're right now, ye're right, ye're right. 

It bates the makin' o' paddies of ye chaps 

Who's niver a paddy at all, at all ; 

Who never shoveled one spadeful of dirt . 

In all the time before when ye was born ; 

And Jeems, it aven bates ye'r Gineral 

Who was so crazy afther a canal 

To turn the Gult into the Mississippi 

On purpose jist to see his gunboats float 

Adown the stream up to St. Louis. 

In faith! I'll tell ye, byes, Famine's a ruff, 

He's been to Cork, and he's no gintleman — 

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He dont lave manners in America ; 
But why condemn a man ye niver saw, 
An' no desire to make acquaintances ? 

{He rummages his pockets.) 

2d Sol. I say, Mike, do you know what day this is ? 

jd So/, Bad luck ! what cares an Irishman for days 
When his meerschaum is lost ?— niver a bit. 
By the St. Patrick ! here he is — the pet 
{Produces a common clay pipe, and prepares to smoke.) 
The likes of me would take a dacent smoke 
To warm up a cold breakfast on a hot 
An' sultry summer mornin'. If ye'd know 
What day it is, thin answer this skanundrum. 

ist Sol. {Laughing at him.) This what! 

jd Sol. Skanundrum !— Och, Jeems, be still — 

Would ye laugh at a poor old Irish galoot 
Who has no ither friend but his meerschaum, 
And his shillalah, an' gun, an' Biddy alone 
With six or eight or tin childhren ? 

{In joy he dances a sharp jig, whirling his shillalah upon 

his thumb. ) 
Hurra'y ! Good luck to the world that was born 
With one father an' niver a muther at all, 
But ah, bad luck to the world that was born 
On the Fourth of July with many fathers 
An' niver a muther at all, at all, at all ! 

(McPherson enters, and stamping his cane, the soldiers 
withdraw. He proceeds to give orders.) 

McPherson. Burnbridge, Grant designates your tent the place 
To hear the embassy from Pemberton. 
With blindfold eyes they come — you answer them. 

{Enter Gen. Bowen atidCoL. Montgomery, blindfolded. 
They are led by two Union soldier guards.) 

Guide. Here is your place — speak to him. 

Bowen. To whom ? 

Burnbridge. To Burnbridge — I am he. 

Bowen. To you ? To you ? 

My message is to Grant — from Pemberton. 



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Burnbridge. My orders, sir, are positive. 
Bowen. . Then, sir, mine 

Are negative— I will not speak with you — 
Outside the picket-line is Pemberton 

{Exit McPherson to find Grant.) 
Whom Grant himself may hold a parley with. 
My guides, back to the tront conduct us ! 

( Guides come forward and lead them out. The soldiers 
immediately reappear. ) 
1st Sol. That messenger's a Johnny through and through 
Without reduction — 

3d Sol. But want of pork an' beans 

Will bring redookshun though, right soon, d'ye mind? 

2nd Sol. Mind nothing of the kind, but tumble down 
Upon the ground till I setoff this squib 

{He throws up fire-crackers which burst in air. 2d 
Soldier sits. They fire their squibs rapidly.) 

1st Sol. Oh yes ! we'll all be boys again, oh yes ! 
The 4th will recognize itself with these. 

{A bunch of lighted crackers are thrown tinder the feet 
of 3d soldier,) 

3d Sol. Be aisy wid yerselves how ye rejoice ! 

{He dances a jig, whirling his shillalah on his thumb. 
Then he sings. The others fire their squibs.) 

Song. 
1 My name is Mike O'Flannigan, 

They call me Mike O'Flue, 
My father was an Irishman, 

But I'm a Yankee true. 

( He dances another jig. ) 
2. My name is Mike O'Flannagin, 

They call me Mike O'Flue, 
I'm borne in ould Connecticut, 

And I'm a Yankee true, 
( Cannons boom. Hurrahing on every part of the stage. 
1st and 2d soldiers spring to their feet.) 

1st Sol. Heigh-ho ! heigh-ho ! 

All. {Everywhere on stage) Hurrah! hurrah! hurrah! 
( These three soldiers join in the last two cheers.) {Exeunt. 



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• Enter Grant, Officers and Soldiers. 
Grant. My soldiers ! soldiers of this siege: 

To-day, 
This Independence Day, this glorious Fourth, 
Vicksburg to you her knee in suppliance bends. 
By art impregnable this stronghold stood 
With countenance as indurate as steel, 
Till you, brave m'en, about her sat ; this hour 
I lead you forth her victors. Plant once more 
Our colors on her streets. Renew your hearts, 
That now Rebellion's master-piece is fallen. 

{Army flourishes on the stage. Great noise — cheering. 
Cannon, music, etc., behind the scenes.) 
Soldiers Sing. — Two parts, 
ist Part. "We'll rally round the Flag, boys," 
2d Part, Oh Vicksburg, Vicksburg's taken boys, 
ist Part. "We'll rally once again," 
2d Part. Oh Vicksburg's taken, boys. 
All. ".Shouting the Battle-cry of Freedom 
Hurrah, boys, hurrah." [ Curtain drops with the last singing. 



ACT IV. 

SCENE I. — Davis' Richmond. Cabinet Room. 

{Davis is busy at his desk. A great rumbling noise 
in the streets.) 

Enter Mrs. Davis 
Davis. Returned from the Library, are you wife ? 

Mrs. D. Yes, dear, for writing has no charms for me 
When I must hear the battle's angry roar 
From Petersburg, and see in Richmond here 
Upon the streets a multitude of scared men 
With frightened, crying women at their heels. 
{Great noises in street again.) 

Davis. What's all that noise about? 

Mrs. D. Oh, that is it— 

The great excitement ; — Some are throwing house-goods 
In the streets that they may superintend 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 35 



The bon-fire of their furniture ; some throw 
The street into the house, and lock it there, 
That they find abundance on return; 

Some shout— "The Yankees come"— "Are bound'tu come"— 
"Lee can't much longer hold them back ;" some say 
Farewell to friends, and run— run anywhere ; 
Some pout, some mope about, some cry, some pray, 
Some curse, and oh— There ! hear that noise again. 
{Noise as before.) 

Davis. And does my brave wife fear ? 

Mrs. D. Indeed I do ! 

Grant may take Richmond any day, and you 
A prisoner, your life's not worth a groat. 
The war is actually done. You must give up, 
You know it ; better take your chance in flight 
And 'scape the city while you can. 

Davis. O mv dear wife, are there no smiles behind 
A frowning Providence ? One-hall the earth 
Is always dark, yet light succeeds the darkness, 
And that's the darkest hour next to the dawning ; 
Thus, I have hoped that this's the breaking- forth ■ 
Of Independence morn, and Southern Freedom. 

Mrs. D. Your servants teed you weak anticipation. 
And smooth your head with unctuous flattery. 
Can you transform a zero to a unit ? 
Why, you can never be a king, because 
Your territory's taken -can't be a king 
Because you have no subjects. Save vou your life 
From yielding with the ruins of Confederacy. 
You'll see sweet honor crown your silver locks 
With the right-ruling of your household. 

Husband, if you love me come with me, 
And Europe shall soon see us on her shore 
Where we henceforth may dwell in peace. 

Davis Women are not, like men, for battle made ; 
Still there is wisdom in your words, my love, — 
You know we have a little honest cash, 
A dozen millions, perhaps a little more— 

Mrs. D. Yes, the hard savings of your home and office— 



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Davis. Well, it I ve buried, — directly in the drive 
Ten steps beyond the door-yard spruce, and east. 
Placed in an iron chest with well- brazed lid, 
In ground and underneath the gravel road — 
Such an unthought of place— the gold will keep 
Undisturbed, yellow and bright for many years. 
When you have marked the place, you'll take. the train 
For Danville, accompanied bv a guard of troops 
Which I'll provide you — 

Airs. D. And leave you here ? 

Davis. Yes, for a day or two. If there's no change 
To favor Richmond soon, I'll follow you 
And we will sail at once for Cuba. 
Attend without delay, and I will go 

With you a distance. [Exeunt. 

Enter Benjamin and Lee. 

Lee. The black and fated clouds of destiny 
Hang like a pall o'er our Confederate States. 
Since Vicksburg fell, defeat conjoins defeat — 

Benj. And Lincoln fills his fetid soul with joy 
To scent the carnage of the slain, while Grant 
And Sherman, Sheridan and Farragut, 
And more innumerable, engage his smiles 
By deeds of conquest. 

Lee. Our inefficiency 

A separate political career 
To gain, an independent government 
To make, has proved itsell by four years' war; 
To-day, our veteran armies are abandoned, 
Others reduced to paucity ; severe 
And sad our naval history ; the states 
Of all the South by Sherman's great Sea March 
Are ravaged ; Richmond, — hope's proud citadel — 
Must soon be prey to the relentless Grant — 

Benj. All, all for self-agrandizement, for fame, 
Re-enter Davis. 
To sate the morbid appetite of Lincoln, 
That demon, despot Lincoln. But yesterday 
His second presidential term began 



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By which the Abolition Party takes 
Another four years' lease of life As king, 
There is none greater. On throne imperial 
He sits, and servants come and go in costume ; 
Ten thousand officers knee-tribute bring ; 
And money ? money ? he buys well-bred saints 
With mcney. 

Davis. Benjamin, hast thou ne'er read 

In sacred writ of King Belshazzar, lord 
Of Golden Habylon ? Read it again — 
His glory, power, and death — and think of Lincoln. 

I Stepping to Lee who proceeds to leave. \ 
And thou, O noble son ot Light-Horse Harry, 
Do honor to thy father's dust ! This State 
Which he did rule, whxh gave thee birth, oh serve 
It well -Good-bye, good-bye. [Exit Lee. 

The bull-dog grit ot Grant will not surpass 
The cunning of Lee's generalship. Drawn on 
By wiles, let Grant beguile himself till we 
Complete our blessed cold-blood theme — our plot. 

[Looks at his watch.] 
Within the leaguing den of death, this hour 
Conspirators repair to whet their scythes 
For mowing abolition's meadow. — Come, 
We will be with them, come. [Exeunt. 



ACT IV. SCENE IT. Conspirators' Room. 

Enter Booth, Harold, Atzeroth, Payne, Thompson and Clay. 

Thomp. Trained men I see you are, not late, nor yet 
Ahead 01 time ; precision is the law 
Of military schools, twice needful too 
It is to those who mean to fight the kings. 
Booth, Harold, Atzeroth, Payne, draw well the reins 
Which guide your wills, that when the God of Time 
From Heaven's belfry-clock shall give alarm 
No thought can intervene between its sound 
And Liberty. 

Booth. They're skilled in use of knife, 
And true to me, true as my name is Booth 



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The son of Brutus — Junius Brutus Booth — 

Whose playing English actors envied ; who bred 

In me a love for tragedy, and taught 

Me when a boy to hold the dagger thus. [Draws dagger. 

Clay. The name ? Thy father's name ? 

Booth. The name ? His name ? 

Junius Brutus as I told you, — name ? 
It matters not, there's nothing in a name. 

Thomp. It matters much. The history of him 
Whom Brutus slew you know. 

Booth. Aye, well ! 

Imperator, prefect, consul and dictator ; 
Held sacredly divine his body— body 
Which was the ravisher of women's virtue ; 
Tyrannic lord, whom senators did guard, 
And when he said aha they knelt in dust 
To kiss the coin which bore his portrait. 
So much like him is Lincoln grown that, by 
The Brutus sire of me, and the Brutus 
Who last thrust glittering steel in Caesar's side, 
And by the God supreme, in modern style 
By leaden ball I'll end this tyrant's days. 

Clay. The days which should have ended when before 
Thou mad'st the trial, four years ago. 

Thomp. (To Clay) In this you speak it right. This purse you 

(to Booth) take 
Again, and foreman be to bloody deeds. 

To you, and you, and you, (Payne, Atz.and Har.) for minor work 
One half the sum was bargained. (Gives them purses.) 

( All clasp hands in a ring. ) 

Now clasp hands 
And swear when the long-roll bv you is heard 
Every one will quit himself a man. 

All. We swear. 

Thomp. My noble fellows, farewell ! 

[Exeunt Thomp. and Clay. 

Booth. My men, at dame Surratt's in Washington 
Where we so lately were, we'll find a home 
Till we can execute our sweet designs, [Exeunt. 



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ACT IV. SCENE III.— Davis' Cabinet Room. 
Enter Davis and Benjamin. 

Davis. To-morrow night the President's fevee' 
Will bring congratulations to us all, 
So skillfully we've made Richmond's defense. 

Benjamin. Will Lee be present. 

Davis. He will. 

Benjamin. We'll tell him then, 

You, he, and I support this government 
As pillars to an edifice 

Davis. Indeed, the truth. 

I give commands and you subscribe your name, 
While he does execution. {Aside) Puppets you see.-- 

Benjamin. Meade he defeated yesterday. 
Davis. And Grant 

Will get the worst of it to-day.— Last night 
I— I — I showed Lee where to make attack. 

{In praying style.) 
Virginia, O Virginia, proud Virginia, 
Mother of patriots and mother of statesmen, 
Mother of warriors and mother of presidents, 
Devoutly holy mother. —I — I've made 
Thy capital the capital of states, 
And thy pure holiness I've set my life 
To guard lest it be plucked by violence 

{Enter Gregory.) 
This hallowed Sabbath let thy people pray— 
Greg. Your honor ! {Handing him a letter.) 
Davis. Will you interrupt me ? 

(Davis s?iatches the letter, tears the wrapper and throws 
all upon the table. Benj. is astonished. Exit Greg.) 
This hallowed Sabbath let the people pray 
That God himself may bless conspirators 
Who seek to rid us of that enemy, 
That chief of enemies — Lincoln. 

{Grasps the letter and instantly reading it, shouts--) 

Alarum ! 
(Greg, and another servant enters.) 
Why stand you {to Benj.) here aghast? Oh, would the world 



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Was ended! then hell would gorge itself with Lincolns, 
Devils and imps would keep them company. — 
My heart despairs: (Benj. approaches and reads message 
from Davis' hand.) 

From Lee, from Lee, from Lee. 

Benj. {Reads) "In several places my lines are broken, 
Flee for your lives," signed "Robert Lee" — 
It cannot be, and yet it is. Withal 
'Tis best at such a time as this to move 
Most quietly. 

Davis. Secretly ? 

Benj. No, quietly — 

Without excitement. 

Davis. {Excitedly) Yes, to Danville then. — 
Have we no time to spoil this room ? — Gregory, 
The contents of the vault make haste to put 
Aboard the train. [Exeunt servants] — what valuables are here ? 
None ? You take these {Hands Benj. a confused mass of papers) 

My books ! This chair must go 
In honor to him who used it. 

( Throwing an armful of books, proceeds to drag it off.) 

This's enough. ( Takes a book or hvo.) 

Wait for that rubbish ? No!— To our departure. [Exeunt. 



ACT IV. SCENE IV.- -In the Field— Suburbs of Richmond. 
{Played on the Whig of the Stage.) 
Enter Lee, Ewell and attendants. 

Lee. Richmond shall not detain us.— Fire depots, 
Flour-mills, and all warehouses of tobacco; 
Blow up the river-rams and other shipping; 
To Danville then command our retreat, and burn 
• The bridges after you. [Exeunt. 

Enter Grant and Officers. 

Grant. Richmond's ablaze, and where is Lee ? We must 
Be stepping 'gainst his heels. On with the chase ! 
A week at most and he is ours. [Exeunt. 



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ACT IV. SCENE V. Davis's Cabinet Room— Deserted. 

Enter Weitzel, Lincoln and Attendants. 

{After the evacuation Lincoln enters Richmond, and W., who is in com- 
mand, shows him around.) 

Weitzel. The room so lately occupied by Davis— 
His cabinet room, deserted as he lett it. 

Lincoln. With its desertion, hearts beat happily 
Throughout the Nation, North and South ; for here 
Since '61 has Treason made his home. 
Now, through the clouds the sun of Peace is breaking : 
When Lee surrenders — a day or two from this — , 
And Johnson — who then can't long endure — 
Lays down his arms, that sun, that peaceful sun, 
Will shine again in beauty on the Union. 

Upon the streets I next would go, and then 
To Libby Piison ; thence to the hospitals — 
I wish to see the soldiers, those who fought 
The battles ot our country, especially those 
Who've fought at Richmond. 

Weitzel. Keturn in this direction. [Exeunt. 



ACT IV. SCENE VI. In the Field. 
(Played on the Wing of the Stage.) 
Enter Lee and Staff Officers. 

Lee. My army's been victorious and proud, 
But, with its leader, it is humbled now— 
Tis fled, I fear, into its last extremity ; 
Unclothed the men are cold, unfed they're sick. 
Unarmed they're weak, unpaid they're down in heart — 

Enter Messenger. 
You bring what word? 

Mess. Sir, Sheridan's surprised 

The train that brought supplies, and captured it 
This hour he forms his cavalry in line 
Across our front while yet behind these horsemen 
Are seen his hosts, great hosts of infantry. 
Enter Second Messenger. 

Lee. And you, what word ? 



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2d Mess. Sir, Grant stands in battle line 

Across our rear, but with no sign of action ; 
Our army's faced both east and west —the east 
To Grant, the west to Sheridan — 

Lee. 'Tis right, 

Though it is vain to draw the contest closer. 
There's honor in capitulation to which 
I'll lead my men. Return each one of you 
With this command : The army shall remain 
Faced as it is in both directions ; 
Let other music cease, but drums shall beat 
A slow and martial tread while he steps forth 
On either side to plant the flag of white- 
Run, run, my messengers. {Exeunt Messengers. 

The terms of the surrender I'll accept, 
And you shall be the men to make the roll 
Of officers and private soldiers. 

{behind the scenes on each side of the stage, drums are heard.] 
Oh, I must give it up ! Lead me, lead me out. 
Yes, lead me out before my veteran corps 
That I may grasp again the hand of Warriors, 
That I may see once more their honest faces 
While there my tongue shall say farewell. 
Oh, lead me out. [Exeunt. 

\ Two officers are locked arms with him and all go out. 



ACT IV. .SCENE VII. The Promenade. 

Enter Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln, arm in arm. 

Mrs. L. I am very glad if cares do not too much 
Involve you. — What time before— so long 
It seems — had we an hour alone, do you 
Remember ? 

Lincoln. No, Mary. But henceforth for us 
There're brighter days. A peaceful future dawns, 
When fewer duties will be mine, and I 
Will know again the pleasures of your company. 

April fourteenth by calendar : Sumpter 
Was fired, and war began four years ago ; 
To-day Fort Sumpter's flag's replaced, and war 



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Is almost ended,— Johnson sues for terms, 

Lee has surrendered, and Davis fled. 

The Union asks these erring back as treats 

A father with his wayward son returning ; 

Then the labor of mv office's done ; 

E'en now, you've heard the chimes of joyful bells, 

Music's sweet rhythm, and cannons heavy boom — 

Proud heralds of that long expected morn ; 

You've seen the festooned streets, the bonfire's glare, 

And the triumphal march of armies,— all 

Emblazoned ensigns of my honor— 

And you, you are my wife. 

Mrs. L. And you, my husband, 

May wear these honors which so well would grace 
A king. But let me check your joyousness 
Lest it portend some ill. 

Lincoln. What ? ill ? design ? 

That is an idle fear, permit it not.— 
A merry heart ! the theatre goes to-night, 
And we shall be its foremost guests ; of us 
The theatre shall buy a leisure hour— [Exeunt. 

(Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln, Miss Harris and Maj, Rathbone now 
occupy private box on the right wing of the stage, the cur- 
taining being closed until the beginning of Scene IX.) 



ACT IV. SCENE VIII. -A Dark Woods. 
Enter Booth and Harold. 

Harold. (Rubbing his face) 
My countenance I'll mask with midnight black 
Till it can tell no tale on Harold 

Booth. Oh, fy ! that fighting-cocks must gablocks wear ! 
To ease the gout put medicine in the mouth ; 
To cool a fever, do the same ; and if 
The brain lack courage, here, here is the stuff 

(Hands him bottle of whisky.) 
That'll give a motor-power to murd'rous hands 
And change a civil face into a savage,— 

(Booth prodrices another bottle and both drink. Booth 
gurgles the whisky in his throat.) 



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Oh let it gurgle there till night is past 
And worlds have seen an honest tragedy.— 

Harold, when ten-ten the theatre shall resound 
Then, by the gods, be ready ! 



[Exeunt. 



ACT IV. SCENE IX.— The Stage. 

( The curtains to Lincoln's private box are now drawn aside.) 

E?iter Old Lady followed by Lord Squills. 

Old L. [Askance) You are the lord you say, then who am I ? 

Lord S. His lady. 

Old L. Yes, yes ! old lady — woman ! 

Ten years your senior makes me old — too old 
I grant, to be your servant. Not again 
Will I be yoked to one so much my junior. [Exit. 

Lord S. Ha, Ha ! she's counting on another, see ? — 
I am her fourth. — I called her angel once ; 
She said that I was Squills — since then, pet names 
I much dislike. — Sweet babe, Roxana Stark, 
Roxana Stark — Electric spark, rechristened — 

(A voice behind the sce?ies sounds " Ten-ten." At the same in- 
stant Booth shoots Lincoln, and jumping over the rail- 
ing upon the stage, falls; but regains himself, and 
making toward Lord Squills who is scared from the 
stage, secures his escape by a rear passage-way. A man 
rushes up from in front. "Hang him/" and other cries 
are heard.) 

Booth [Still in the box.) Sic semper tyrannis ! 
(He jumps upon the stage and falls.) 

Mrs. Lincoln. O ! O God ! My husband ! 

Miss H. O, O. O ! 

Rathboyie. (Grasping at Booth) Hold! Help! 

Booth. ( On the stage and brandishing a large knife, while 
making toward Lord S., who runs.) 

The South shall be free! [Curtain drops. 



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ACT V. 

SCENE I— Police Station. 
Enter Chief of Police and Assistants.] 
Chief. {Lieut. Baker.) Thank God my men that Lincoln is 
not dead. 
The wretch that shot him, who may he be ? 
To find him out's my business.— Stand outside 
You two and answer all who throng the door.— [Exit Nos. land 2. 
Ten minutes since the deed, and I must hear— 
Bring thou the news. [Exit No. 3. 

{ To No. 4) Go let the wires talk fast 
And send the news to every point. [Exit No. 4.} He caught, 
Must be in charge before the morning breaks.- - 
( To No. 5, a sec'y) Write thou a Proclamation to Police :— 
Call out the specials, mount one half of them, 
And leave no place unsought. 

Enter No. 1. 
No. 1. More help ! the people of the streets are wild ; 
Too like unbridled steeds they snuff the air, 
And in excitement prick their ears to catch 
The jargon of confusion. [Exit. 

Enter No. 4. 

JVo. 4. Without is he 

Who says the telegraph is cut in many places.— 
No one answers to his call 

Enter No. 3. 
Chief. {To No. 3.) Returned ? what word ? 
No. 3, Lincoln survives, but is unconcious ; 
The ball has pierced his brain, a fatal shot. 

(Citizen rushes in pursued by No. 2.) 
No. 2. Hold, man, hold! 
Citizen. Hold, I cannot hold. 

Chief. Let'm speak- 

No man runs thus to find a penny-speak. 

Citizen. Seward is stabbed, and Frederick his son. 
Chief. Good God, what great conspiracy is this ? 



46 ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



Citizen. Seward lay sick with fever. Thrice his neck 
Was thrust. The ruffian fled, and at the door 
Was met by Frederick whom he felled, 
Then made escape. 

Chief. He shall repent the deed 

Stern justice cannot poise her scales at this. 

[Exit No. 2 with Citizen. 

A T o. j. My chief, 'tis thought their rendezvous is known, 
And thither are dispatched our officers. 

Chief. [To No. 4.) Admit of no delay Bring Rathbone here, 
And Hawk the actor. 

No. j. Hawk came with me and waits. He recognized 
The man, calls him the Bengal tiger Booth 
Whose lair is at the house of Dame Surratt — 
A widow — where by day he rests secure, 
And whence by night he prowls for human gore. 
But this is he now coming. 

Enter Hawk, and No. 4. 

No. 4. Hawk, the Chief. 

Chief. The actor ! 

Hawk. Yes. 

Chief. The coward ! 

Hawk, Braggart, stop ! 

If cowards actors are, and actors cowards, 
Yourself be at your trade and catch that actor, 
That coward, and that assassin Booth. One needs 
But run to catch a coward —art good to run ? 

Chief Tut ! trifle not the hour. — Describe this Booth. 

Hawk. Yourself must know him — Booth, John Wilkes the actor. 

Chief. John Wilkes! the son of Junius Brutus Booth ? 
It seems but yesterday since he a lad 
The mother's fond caress received, when played 
Upon his cheek the gentle flush wnich youth 
And kisses make. Then she arranged the curls 
Of jet which graced his alabaster brow 
And, smiling with a mother's love, was proud 
That from her life had sprung this form, this face 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 47 



Of innocence and beauty. Again she smiled 

To see him step upon the stage to play 

The tragedies his father'd taught him : 

And for this latest living tragedy 

The stage must take the blame- it plucked his heart 

And put a viper there. — 

( To No. 4.) This man attend 

And at the court make bonds for reappearance. 

[Exeimt No. 4. and Hawk 

Enter Officers with Payne and Mrs Surratt. 

{Payne is without coat, clothes torn, arid bespattered with mud ; wears a 
cap made of a cross-section of his undershirt. Mrs S. is well but com- 
monly dressed.) 

Officer. Sir, this Surratt is mistress of a house 

Where we inquiring were when came this man 

At dead of night to dig some ditch he said 

She'd promised him. 'Tis plain he is a knave, 

And counterfeits the trade ; for see, his hands 

Are white and solt as any girl's, and here're 

The trinkets of his pockets — tooth and nail brushes. 

His name is Payne, — 

Mrs. S. [pleadingly) O, man, I know you, man ; 
I know your office ; I know your laws; and as 
A woman free of guilt I ask relief 
And then protection. 

Chief. I grant protection now ; 
Thy hearing, lady, must prove thy innocence. 
( To No. 3.) To penitentiary cells conduct them. 

[No. j and See's leads them out. 

Mrs. S. ( To Chief— savagely) And now I know your heart. 
Abolition's black 
Couldn't blacken it a whit ! 

Payne. Curse! curses, curse! 

No. j. Come, come ! [Exeunt officers and prisoners. 

Chief Murders and mysteries unlock themselves 
With their own keys. — 

Officer. This evidence convicts them 

Chief. Accomplices, no doubt. But the assassin's name 
Is Booth — was recognized by Hawk the actor — 
We'll talk with him to put us on the track. [Exeu?it. 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



ACT V. SCENE II. Potomac River. 

E^Uer Harold and Booth. 

{Around the wing of the stage, Harold passes, soon followed 
by Booth hobbling on his crutches. They pass to the rear where they 
take the boat. By an opening of the scenes the river is made to appear) 

Booth. O Harold, I must stop again to rest. 
Come back, and wait a bit ! 

{Booth sits and holds his ankle. Harold, naming, returns.) 

I say, Harold, 
It hurts me mightily. 

Harold. But stop not here, 

Let's make the boat — 'tis just around this bend; 

Put on your coat and we 11 be off. 

(Harold has bee?i carrying Booth's coat and now assists him 
to put it on. ) 

There now, 

Where's your cane ? — I'll help you on. 

[ They proceed to the boat. Harold takes the oar. \ 

Booth. { Crossing) Truly, the Gods do favor us. — but hark ! 

[Exeunt. 



ACT V. SCENE III. Peterson's Parlor where Lincoln died. 
£«/^ Stanton, Madam Peterson atz^Servant. 

Stanton. Madam, the room is well my choice. The couch 
Place here in front of this uncurtained window, 
That entering through its panes the morning sun 
May kiss our dying father's lips, and leave 
An answering farewell smile upon his cheek. 

Madam P. As you ask, it shall be done.— Be done.(/# serv.) 

[Exit servant. 

Stanton. Hither, by us whose hearts are warm in love 
For him, will he be borne that sympathy 
From our stout health, the virtue of a Christ 
May be to make him whole. [Exit Stanton. 

{Enter Servants with the couch.) 

A/'d Peterson. Turn it more slightly toward the sun. — 'Twill do. 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 49 



Tis all we can — they come. [Exeunt. 

[Enters Members of Cabinet bearing Lincoln on a mat- 
tress. Dr. Abbott and Rev. Dr. Gurley accompany them.) 

Dr. Abbott. [Marking pulse.) His head raise gently. — The 
pulse is very faint. 

(Stanton at the head, raises it.) 

Stanton. Will not our fervent prayers avail ? 

Dr. A Too late. 

Stanton. Ah, no ! not possible that hope is fled. 

Dr. A. His pulses cease. — Our father yields his spirit, 
And life's extinct. 

All. { Groans) Oh, Oh ! 

Stanton, We with our our priest will join in supplication. 

(Rev. Dr. Gurley prays and all respo?id.) 

Dr. G. Almighty God, with whom do live the lives 
Of Thy departed faithful world ; by whom 
Their souls are crowned with honor at Thy throne 
Where glory lights the brow, and happiness 
The heart, — to Thee, O Thou the God of man, 
Imperial Father, Sovereign Supreme, 
We give Thee thanks that — though in grief we're bowed 
To see our bless v ed Lincoln die a martyr- 
He lived to know himself the Union's Savior, 
And that, like Chist upon the cross, he closed 
His eyes on victory. His spirit's now 
With Thee, where at Thy will celestial choirs 
Shall sing his triumph. 

Oh Thou Eternal One, 
The great affliction of this hour grant us 
The fortitude to bear Let friends condole 
With friends, and heaven no sympathy restrain ; 
To us, as to this righteous-ruling king 
May death consummate all our hopes in bliss 
And everlasting joy. — Amen. 

Stanton. {Bending over the body of Lincoln.) 
My life, O Lincoln in exchange for thine— 

[All aside but Sta?iton.) 
We can no longer comfort life, we'll do 



5o ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



The honors to the dead. This sacred form 
And couch, oh let me veil. 

( The servants screen it from the audience by an upright black 
curtain, behind which Dr. A. and Rev. G. disappear.) 

ist Cab. Mem. He is the strongest of us all —I'd have 
Him speak to us. Speak to us, O Stanton ! 

Stanton. My colleagues, silence better suits the hour ; 
And yet, ye men, it is no time for silence, 
Last week, the bells rang merrily, and joy 
Fashioned the earth a newly-molten globe 
Itself resplendent, — the end of war was come. 
Last night, the bells tolled mournfully, for sorrow 
Had bathed the earth with tears from every heart 
That loved the Union, — this screen will tell the tale. 
The Nation reels, so bloody is the crime. 
Stand ye here like stocks, and seek no vengeance? 

ist Cab. Mem. O South ! the wicked South ! 

All. We'll be avenged. 

( They start to leave.) 

Stanton, No, No! enkindle not a flame of wrath 
'Gainst all the South. Conspiracies are known 
To only few. — These few will find them out 
And then-- 

All We'll be avenged. [Start to go again.) 

Stanton. No, stay ! No need — 

Booth, the arch assasin, has conspired 
With rebel leaders — 'tis known, and well ; 
Both he and all his fiendish crew are chased 
And hotly pressed, — No need that you should run 
Indeed, you do not understand the times ; - 
Our Nation is without a government ; 
By right of office Johnson takes takes the chair 
Of President, and we must see 'tis done — 
Now come with me. We'll bear away the body. 

( They pass behind the screeti, et exeunt. A servant follows and 
carries the screen.) 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 51 



ACT V. SCENE IV. Garrett's Barn. 

Booth and Harold asleep. 

Each has two revolvers, and booth a carbine. Noise behind the scenes. 
They talk in under-tone. 

Harold, [rising) Booth ! 

Booth, [suddenly waked) What? 

Harold. Hear all that noise ?- we're caught. [ They rise. 

Booth. Prepare yourself. Stand still and hold your tongue. 

Take your revolvers— there, that's the way. 

[Harold takes a revolver in each hand. Booth leans on his crutch- 
es and holds carbine.] 

Mark you, we'll stand them off. We will — 
■ Chief. [Outside) Ho, ho ! ye men within this barn, ho, ho ! 

Booth. Be quiet ; hold your peace. But guard the door, 

And shoot the man that enters. 

Chief. Ye men, we send to you your landlord's son. 

Give him your arms, and you yourselves come out, 

Or we will burn the barn. [H prepares to guard the door. 

Booth. Withhold. Don't shoot. 

[ Young Garrett is pushed within. 
Garrett. The soldiers, Booth, are here— they want you both— 
. Booth. Young man, get out of here ! 
Garrett, [backing toward the door) They'll burn the barn— 
Booth. You have betrayed us. Damn you, out of here ! 

[ Garrett rushes through the door. 
Now Harold, now be brave. [H stafids guard again. 

I'll peer into 
The darkness of the night and see who's come. 

[Booth hobbles to the side of the barn to look, 

Chief. Ho, ye! you must surrender. 
Booth, [loudly) Who are you ? What d'you want ? 
Chief No difference who. We know you. Come out. 
[Harold trembles with fear. He has sheathed his revolvers 
and is unbuckling them when Booth turns.) 

Booth. And you've laid down your arms ! d'you mean to flunk? 
Have you a baby's heart, and pigeon's liver ? 
Leave me, you arrant coward ; leave me, fool, 



52 ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 



Else I will shoot you like a dog. Leave me ! 

[Harold backs to the door, which is locked. 

Harold. Oh, let me out — 

Chief. Give up your arms. 

Harold. I have no arms — Let me out — quick! 

[ The door is opened and Harold jerked out. 

Booth. {Having examined Harold's revolvers puts them down. 

I know my lime is short, but do not fear — 
I welcome death 

I've served my country well ; — 
The South was humbled by the war ; in it 
The North exulted. — Sorrow brings sympathy 
Which puts the arm of love around an enemy. [He prays. 

Father, grant me escape, or speedy death. 

Chief. Last warning ! without parley surrender ! 

[ The barn is fired — tableau. 
Booth, (defiantly) You've caught me, Captain, but alive 

You'll never take me. 

(Report of pistol. Booth straightens to fullest height and falls. 
Chief Baker and Garrett rush in to his assistance ) 

[ Curtain drops. 



NOTE. — The drama is so arranged that several characters may be represented 
by the individual actors, as follows : 
Seward, Abbott. 

Thompson, Chief of Police. Lee, Ghost of Henry. 
Davis, Ghost of Washington, Rathbone. 
Sanders, Donald. McPherson. 
Stanton Grant, Clay, Taney. 
Cameron, Bowen, Ewell, Cleary. 
Stephens, Beauregard, Weitzel, Burnbridge, Squills. 
Benjamin, Gurley, Tucker. 
Lady Lincoln, Madam Peterson. 
Lady Davis, Miss Harris. 
Mrs. Surratt, Mrs. Squills. 



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